Summary
The position serves as a provider with prescribing privileges as outlined in the scope of practice for the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) in Pain and to provide comprehensive medication therapy management. The responsibility of the CPS is the provision of pharmaceutical care through direct care with patients and consultation with providers. The CPS functions as part of the Pain teams and is assigned a patients to support continuity of care and ensure the best use of pharmaceuticals.
Duties
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Major Duties: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; trained/certified in tele-health. Scope of practice aligned with training and experience; education/experience credited per policy. Designs, monitors, and adjusts therapeutic drug plans. Reviews medication regimens for safety, effectiveness, and interactions. Interprets labs and applies pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic principles to dosing. Provides tele-health assessments and manages remote-site emergencies. Documents interventions, obtains medication histories, and conducts drug use evaluations. Optimizes drug therapy, manages adverse events, and coordinates follow-up care. Reviews prior authorizations; ensures compliance with drug therapy policies and initiatives. Participates in committees and organizational clinical activities. Trains staff, students, residents, and patients. Contributes to service development, research, and new employee onboarding. Serves as preceptor; supports residency accreditation and professional outreach. Acts as a drug information expert; maintains current therapeutic knowledge. Provides accurate, timely responses using reliable resources. Follows safety protocols, uses required PPE, and reports hazards or incidents promptly. Provides team guidance; serves as liaison across departments. Identifies opportunities to enhance pharmacy services and communicates them to leadership. Represents Pharmacy Services professionally. Supports compliance with TJC, OIG, and other regulatory standards. Maintains licensure and BCLS certification. Completes required professional and organizational education. Performs additional duties necessary for patient care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54148-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.